16 Setup

To make the audio connection

You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA ca- ble) to connect the audio connectors. Plug one end of the cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital re- ceiver, and plug the other end into the match- ing sockets on your television or audio sys- tem.

To enjoy Dolby digital audio, your televi- sion or audio system must be able to decode Dolby digital audio, and you need to obtain a S/PDIF cable. Plug one end of the cable into the S/PDIF socket on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your audio system.

2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder

The digital receiver can also output video to another appliance such as a video cassette recorder through an auxiliary SCART connector.

You need to obtain a SCART cable to use the auxiliary SCART connector. Plug one end of the cable into the VCR socket on the digital re- ceiver, and plug the other end into the match- ing socket on your video cassette recorder or suchlike.

2.5Switching on for the first time

Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should plug it into a mains socket. Ensure that your television set is turned on, so that you will be able to see the display from the digital receiver.

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Topfield TF 7700 HD PVR, TF 7710 HD PVR manual Switching on for the first time, Connecting to your video cassette recorder

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